Definition of jaundice

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jaun·dice    (jônds, jän-) KEY  

NOUN:

1. Yellowish discoloration of the whites of the eyes, skin, and mucous membranes caused by deposition of bile salts in these tissues. It occurs as a symptom of various diseases, such as hepatitis, that affect the processing of bile. Also called icterus .
2. A state or feeling of negativity or bitterness arising especially from envy or world-weariness.

TRANSITIVE VERB:
jaun·diced , jaun·dic·ing , jaun·dic·es

1. To affect with the discoloration of jaundice.
2. To affect with the negativity or bitterness of jaundice. See Synonyms at bias.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English jaundis, jaunis, from Old French jaunice, yellowness, jaundice, from jaune, jalne, yellow, from Latin galbinus, yellowish

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